Author Ross Taylor

I started the Ask Ross blog in 2009 to share my financial knowledge with Canadians across the country. I am a firm believer in reliable and accessible information and I understand just how confusing financial, mortgage, and credit matters can be. Today, our blog and monthly newsletters are read by thousands of Canadians.

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Ross Taylor Mortgages - Canada Housing Market 2025 City-by-City Summer Update
Canada Housing Market 2025: City-by-City Summer Update
Summer 2025 brings major real estate shifts. From Vancouver’s buyer’s market to Montreal’s seller surge, find out where your city stands now ...
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Ross Taylor Mortgages - Are Reverse Mortgages a Good Idea in Canada
Are Reverse Mortgages a Good Idea in Canada?
Reverse mortgages help Canadians 55+ stay in their homes, fund retirement, and plan legacies, tax-free and with no monthly payments, while retaining full ownership of their homes ...
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Ross Taylor Mortgages - Should We Be Worried About Our Parents Getting a Reverse Mortgage
Should We Be Worried About Our Parents Getting a Reverse Mortgage?
Many adult children fear that a reverse mortgage will jeopardize their inheritance or their parents’ home. This guide breaks down the facts, dispels myths, and explores how today’s Canadian reverse ...
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Why Are So Many Canadian Homes Selling Below Asking Price This Summer
Why Are So Many Canadian Homes Selling Below Asking Price This Su...
Homes in Toronto are selling for tens of thousands under asking this summer, marking a major market reset. Economic uncertainty and rising listings are giving buyers the edge. Find out ...
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Ross Taylor Mortgages - Canada Housing Market 2025 City-by-City Summer Update
Canada Housing Market 2025: City-by-City Summer Update
Summer 2025 brings major real estate shifts. From Vancouver’s buyer’s market to Montreal’s seller surge, find out where your city stands now ...
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Ross Taylor Mortgages - Can I Use My Home Equity To Pay Off My CRA Debt
Can I Use My Home Equity To Pay Off My CRA Debt?
If you owe the CRA and own a home, you may be able to use your home equity to pay off tax debt and stop penalties. Learn how refinancing, HELOCs, ...
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Ross Taylor Mortgages - Are Reverse Mortgages a Good Idea in Canada
Are Reverse Mortgages a Good Idea in Canada?
Reverse mortgages help Canadians 55+ stay in their homes, fund retirement, and plan legacies, tax-free and with no monthly payments, while retaining full ownership of their homes ...
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Canadian Mortgage Trends

Ross is a frequent author on Canadian Mortgage Trends, where he offers personal insights and deep dives into the mortgage industry. Read his latest articles below.

 

 

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Why Are So Many Canadian Homes Selling Below Asking Price This Summer
Why Are So Many Canadian Homes Selling Below Asking Price This Su...
Homes in Toronto are selling for tens of thousands under asking this summer, marking a major market reset. Economic uncertainty and rising listings are ...
Read More
Ross Taylor Mortgages - Canada Housing Market 2025 City-by-City Summer Update
Canada Housing Market 2025: City-by-City Summer Update
Summer 2025 brings major real estate shifts. From Vancouver’s buyer’s market to Montreal’s seller surge, find out where your city stands now ...
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Ross Taylor Mortgages - Toronto Housing Market 2025 Should You Buy Now
Toronto Housing Market 2025: Should You Buy Now?
Toronto’s housing market is shifting in 2025. With prices softening, listings up, and mortgage rates steady, buyers have more power than ever—if they’re ready ...
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Ross Taylor Mortgages - Toronto Condos Smart Living or Dog Crates
Toronto Condos: Smart Living or “Dog Crates”?
The term “dog crate condo” may sound catchy, but it unfairly mocks small Toronto units and their residents. This article explores how policy, market ...
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Ross Taylor Mortgages - What Mark Carney's Win Means for the Housing
What Mark Carney’s Win Means for the Canadian Housing Market...
With the Liberals securing a minority in 2025, housing reform is top of mind. Promises include GST relief for first-time buyers, massive homebuilding targets, ...
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What Are the Best Mortgage Strategies for Spring 2025?
What Are the Best Mortgage Strategies for Spring 2025?
Don’t miss out on what’s happening in Canada’s real estate and mortgage markets this spring. We break down all the key trends, policy changes, ...
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Ross Taylor Mortgages - How Does Having a Co-signer Affect My Eligibility For First-Time Home Buyer Incentives in Canada
How Does Having a Co-signer Affect My Eligibility For First-Time ...
Thinking about using a co-signer for your first home purchase? While it can help you secure a mortgage, it might affect your access to ...
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Ross Taylor Mortgages - Paying More Than You Should 5 Things You Need To Know About Big Bank Mortgages In Canada
Paying More Than You Should? 5 Things You Need To Know About Big ...
Paying more than you should for your mortgage? Discover 5 things you need to know about big bank mortgages in Canada—uncover hidden costs, explore ...
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